Have you ever wanted to make some extra money on the side? Etsy is a great platform for selling handmade items such as mugs, and it can be an incredibly profitable venture if you know what to do. In this post, we will look at how you can use Etsy to sell a specific kind of mug and make a profit. I’ll give you all the tips and tricks you need to set up your shop to success and create a successful business on Etsy. So get ready to learn how selling mugs on Etsy could be the perfect way to supplement your income!
With a few smart design and pricing decisions, it’s possible to emulate the success of larger stores — even if you don’t have any prior experience in selling online! Here’s the good news: I know from personal experience it takes time to get up and running, but with the right guidance, you can speed up that process. Let’s get started
The LISTING
Our product today is a personalized mug. It makes an excellent gift, and that’s likely the reason why this particular mug has earned over $62,000 in sales. In fact, it’s been sold more than 4000 times, making it a highly successful item. Alura is a powerful tool that I personally use to help me with product research — it can give you accurate insights into how much certain items are selling for on Etsy, allowing you to focus on products that generate real income. With this knowledge at your fingertips, you can save yourself time and energy when finding items for sale.
The average percentage of reviews for this shop is around 15% of the sales.
Taking a closer look at the numbers, the listing has 612 reviews which is 15% of 4000 sales! This shows how Alura’s calculations are accurate. If all these customers purchased only the $13.99 mug, that would account for $55,960 in total revenue. Alura is a reliable source of data to help you make smart decisions when it comes to product research.
The DESIGN
With your best seller in hand, you may be wondering how to create the illustrations. Fortunately, there’s no need to worry! Creative Fabrica offers an extensive library of talented illustrators and designers who can do this for you — in a variety of styles and colors. Plus, if you’re not already a member, you can access their entire database for just $1 — an incredibly worthwhile investment when compared to the potential of thousands of dollars in sales.
If you take a closer look you’ll see that Creative Fabrica’s subscription can save you hundreds of dollars compared to the average $7-$10 cost for a single set of illustrations on Etsy!
Here’s a short list of those that you can use:
The PHYSICAL MUG
Don’t worry about the printing process — let Printify take care of it for you! Some mugs are available for just $3.56 and will be shipped directly to your customer with your store name or brand printed on them. There’s no need to invest in expensive printing tools or inventory — simply use Printify and make significant profits with ease!
I have personally used this process for years and I confirm that it works. You can also check my channel or blog where I share bestsellers that made and still make thousands of dollars.